The win was Page’s sixth PBA Regional title. He posted a 6-6 match play record to qualify third for the stepladder finals and narrowly defeated Scott Newell of Deland , Fla., 234-228, in the semi-final match to advance to the title match. He earned $3,400 for his win.

In the first stepladder match, Page defeated PBA Hall of Famer Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Ocala, Fla., 219-215, in a contest that saw both players throw pocket 7-10 splits in the 10th frame. Newell earned $1,200 for third while Williams Jr. earned $1,000 for fourth.

The South Region’s next tournament will be the Milton Open at the Avalon Bowling Center in Milton, Fla., September 7-9.